Following pardons issued by President Donald Trump, Stewart Rhodes, founder of the Oath Keepers, and Enrique Tarrio, former head of the Proud Boys, have announced plans to regroup their organisations.
Rhodes expressed gratitude for the pardon and maintained that his actions during the January 6, 2021, Capitol event were within his rights, emphasising a return to the group’s original mission of advocating constitutional adherence by law enforcement.
Tarrio, similarly reinvigorated, stated his commitment to rejoining his group and pursuing accountability for those he alleges wronged them. Both leaders denied direct involvement in violence and criticised the fairness of their trials.
Both groups now aim to rebuild their ranks, with discussions among members focusing on future advocacy efforts.
Stewart Rhodes, leader of the Oath Keepers who was convicted of Seditious Conspiracy and now commuted by Trump, tells me he believes January 6 should be remembered as “Patriot’s Day”
“We stood up for our country because we know the election was stolen,” he says. pic.twitter.com/FDq8XWHdJa
— Ford Fischer (@FordFischer) January 21, 2025
J6er Enrique Tarrio just landed home in Miami after being pardon by @realDonaldTrump
No delays in flights as was reported previously. #Pardons @nypost @FoxNews @JustTheNews pic.twitter.com/RcGpnfjmMF
— Angie Wong (@angiewong) January 22, 2025
Of course they will be re-grouping and engaging the issues with greater caution, BUT-
They will NOT be removed from the various Police State watch lists that have emerged since the formation of the Alphabet Agencies, the Patriot Act and the NDAA!